UFC in 2013: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-sette

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UFC in 2013: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-sette

Within those events, there were 386 fights across nine different weight classes.

Those 386 fights combined for a total cage time of 66 hours, 54 minutes and nine seconds.

The longest event of the year was “UFC on FUEL TV 7: Barao vs. McDonald” at 168 minutes and 39 seconds of fight time. The shortest event was “UFC Fight Night 32: Belfort vs. Henderson” at 64 minutes and 24 seconds.

At those events, the UFC drew an announced total attendance of 407,452 for a live gate total of $52,828,135.50.

The highest attended event of the year was “UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz” in Montreal (20,145) while the lowest attended event was The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale in Las Vegas (4,853).

The highest reported income gate of the year was “UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II” in Las Vegas ($6.2 million) while the lowest reported income gate of the year went to The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale in Las Vegas ($355,290).

In 2013 98 fight-night bonuses were given out for a sum of $5,840,000.

Six events had no “Submission of the Night” winner.

“UFC on FUEL TV 10: Werdum vs. Nogueira II” saw 10 fights end in a stoppage, tying UFC Fight Night 13 for the most of any fight card in modern UFC history.

The most knockouts at a single event went to “UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez” with eight.

The most submissions at a single event went to “UFC on FUEL TV 10: Werdum vs. Nogueira II,” which saw eight of 12 fights end with a tap-out.

The most fights to go to a decision at an event goes to “UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson” with nine. In a similar effect, “UFC on FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann” tied the UFC record for most consecutive fights to go to a decision with eight.

Through the end of 2013, fighters competing in their home country have found mixed success inside the octagon. Brazilians are 63-45 at home against foreign opponents to date. Canadians, meanwhile, are 47-40 while the English are 38-28.

Betting favorites went 285-114 over the course of the year.

“UFC 166: Velasquez vs. dos Santos III” had the most favorites come through with victorious, as 12 of 13 had their hand raised. On the flip side, seven underdogs won at “UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar,” the most of any card.

HEAVYWEIGHT

Number of fights: 28
Knockouts: 19
Submissions: Three
Decisions: Six (includes one draw)

Gonzaga tied Mir’s record for most finishes in heavyweight history with his 11th at UFC 166.

Browne became the only fighter in UFC history to record two knockouts stemming from standing elbow strikes. Browne used the technique to finish Gonzaga and Josh Barnett.

Jared Rosholt’s debut at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale marked the 12th pair of brothers to fight in the UFC. His brother, Jake Rosholt, is a three-fight UFC veteran.

Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson set a light heavyweight title fight record (and second highest single-fight record) for significant strikes landed, combining for 244 over the course of their 25-minute affair at UFC 165 in September.

Jones broke Tito Ortiz’s record for most consecutive light heavyweight title defenses with six when he defended his belt against Gustafsson at UFC 165.

Rashad Evans earned his 13th UFC light heavyweight victory at UFC 167, tying him with Chuck Liddell and Jones for the most in divisional history.

Henderson, 43, was the oldest fighter to compete, making appearances at UFC 157, UFC 161 and UFC Fight Night 32.

Perosh, 41, was the oldest fighter to record a victory, having defeated Magalhaes by knockout at UFC 163.

Chael Sonnen became just the third fighter in UFC history to go 0-3 in UFC championship fights after he lost to Jones at UFC 159. The other two fighters in the category are Kenny Florian and Pedro Rizzo.

Belfort became the first fighter in UFC history to win three straight fights by knockout stemming from a head kick, finishing Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold and Henderson in consecutive fights. “The Phenom” is also the first to record three career wins by head-kick knockout.

St-Pierre recorded a UFC record 19th victory when he defeated Hendricks by split decision at UFC 167.

St-Pierre moved into first place for total octagon time in history in his fight with Hendricks, having logged 5:28:12 throughout his UFC career.

St-Pierre became the first UFC champion to voluntarily vacate his belt since Frank Shamrock in November 1999.

Kelvin Gastelum, 21, became the youngest winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show when he won Season 17 of the series.

Palhares earned a record fifth leg-lock submission victory when he forced Pierce to tap out at UFC Fight Night 29.

Anthony Pettis became the first fighter to force a UFC championship to change hands by submission since B.J. Penn against Matt Hughes (at UFC 45) when he defeated Benson Henderson by armbar at UFC 164.

Gilbert Melendez[.autotag] became the fourth fighter in history to challenger for a title in his organizational debut when he met Benson Henderson for the lightweight belt at UFC on FOX 7. None of those fighters have been successful in capturing the belt.

[autotag]Sam Stout fought to a decision for a record 14th time when he defeated Cody McKenzie at UFC on FOX 9.

Jim Miller moved into second place all-time when it comes to submission attempts inside the octagon, attempting 30 over his UFC career, just one shy of record-holder Chris Lytle.

Barboza became the first fighter in UFC history to earn two knockout victories stemming from leg kicks when he stopped Rafaello Oliveira at UFC 162.

Ryan Couture’s UFC debut at UFC on FUEL TV 9 marked the first time a father and a son have competed in at least one bout inside the octagon. Couture’s father is former multi-division UFC champion and UFC Hall of Fame inductee Randy Couture.

Gleison Tibau earned a record 13th lightweight victory when he defeated Jamie Varner by split decision at UFC 164.

Lentz became the first and only fighter to defeat two Brazilian fighters on their home soil, beating Nunes at UFC on FX 7 and Dias at UFC on FX 8.

Leonard Garcia’s fifth consecutive UFC defeat at UFC 159 made him just the second fighter in history to drop five consecutive fights inside the octagon in one UFC stint. The other is Steve Cantwell.

Barao became the only interim champion in UFC history to successfully defend his belt twice when he defeated McDonald at UFC on FUEL TV 7 and Eddie Wineland at UFC 165.

Faber was the only fighter to win four fights inside the octagon over the course of the calendar year. Faber defeated Ivan Menjivar, Scott Jorgensen, Yuri Alcantara and McDonald.

Faber was also the only fighter of the year to post three submission victories inside the octagon.

George Roop earned his first UFC bantamweight victory at UFC 158, making him just the third fighter in history (Diego Sanchez, Kenny Florian) to post wins in three different weight classes.

Sergio Pettis, 20, was the youngest fighter to compete, making his lone UFC appearance at UFC 167.

Rousey became the first female to win a fight under the UFC banner when she successfully defended her title against Carmouche at UFC 157.

Julianna Pena became the first female winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show. She won Season 18 of the series.

Lineker landed six knockdowns in his three UFC appearances, the most of any fighter in the organization.

Flyweight titleholder Johnson successfully defended his title three times, the most of any champion.